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Old 03-09-2016, 08:06 PM
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Nevermind... I scrolled down and saw that you're running 255/55/18 on those Eagle's. Have you had luck with that 05 4l85e? I have an 05 85e (no idea on mileage) and saw you're basically running 10s, curious how it's working out for you.
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Yep, 255/55 on a 8" wheel up front and 305/45 on 9.5" wheel out back in the above pic.

Only problem I have had with the trans was due to the first converter I had in it. Went thru it, cleaned and replaced all the seals, put in a new converter and its been good since.
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Where are you guys finding 285/50/18 tires? I can't find them anywhere...
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BigKID, what wheels are you running? I love a clean simple 5 spoke but they are hard to find in 6 lug. You got me thinking about 2 toning my truck too. That thing is sharp.
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The 5 spoke wheels in the first pics are Moda R7 which have been discontinued for over a decade now. If you find them somewhere, let me know, I would love to have another set.
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I'll be on the lookout.
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Originally Posted by lxcoupe
Wicked! I really like the 275/60/18 on all 4's. What size tire did you run with the Billet Specialties?

What wheels, tire and drop combo is this? That is the exact set up I'm looking for
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Eagle 219 wheels (now discontinued) 18x8 w/ 255/55/18 up front, 18x9.5 w/ 305/45/18 out back on a 2/4 drop with Hotchkis lowering coils and leafs.
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I'm struggling to find some nice 18" wheels that I can stagger and not spend a fortune on. I currently have some 20" aftermarket ck156's that are pvd. I had the truck washed and the car wash sprayed some kind of etching cleaner on the wheels and ate the chrome off them so they are buying me new wheels. I wasn't really happy with the wheel and tire set up (nitto 420s 275/55r20) anyway as the tires look too tall for the truck imo. Any suggestions for some non pvd chrom 18's?
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Originally Posted by Tiddys427
I'm struggling to find some nice 18" wheels that I can stagger and not spend a fortune on. I currently have some 20" aftermarket ck156's that are pvd. I had the truck washed and the car wash sprayed some kind of etching cleaner on the wheels and ate the chrome off them so they are buying me new wheels. I wasn't really happy with the wheel and tire set up (nitto 420s 275/55r20) anyway as the tires look too tall for the truck imo. Any suggestions for some non pvd chrom 18's?
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